16.10.2026 11:22
Bursaspor's Nigerian striker Kelechi Iheanacho led his team to a 3-0 victory against Muğlaspor with 2 goals and 1 assist. The star footballer, who is stated to have surpassed the 9-match streak belonging to Metin Oktay and Saffet Sancaklı by scoring in 10 consecutive matches, also drew attention with his Turkish post after the match.
Bursaspor defeated Muğlaspor 3-0 away in the 10th week of Trendyol 1. Lig. The green-and-white team's Nigerian star Kelechi Iheanacho was the architect of the victory with his performance of 2 goals and 1 assist, and achieved a feat said to have gone down in Turkish football history.
HE SURPASSED METİN OKTAY'S 64-YEAR-OLD RECORD
Iheanacho, who found the net twice against Muğlaspor, reached a remarkable streak by scoring in 10 consecutive league matches. It was stated that the previous record in this area belonged to Metin Oktay and Saffet Sancaklı, legendary names of Turkish football, with 9 matches each.
Metin Oktay scored in 9 consecutive matches for Galatasaray in the 1962-1963 season, while Saffet Sancaklı scored in 9 consecutive matches for Kocaelispor in the 1995-1996 season.
MADE HIS MARK ON THE MATCH WITH 2 GOALS AND 1 ASSIST
Iheanacho, who played the leading role in Bursaspor's 3-0 away victory, was effective not only in front of goal but also with the chances he created for his teammates. The Nigerian footballer completed the match with 2 goals and 1 assist.
HIS TURKISH POST DREW ATTENTION
After the match in which he was said to have broken the record, Iheanacho made a post in Turkish on his social media account and used the phrase "Brother Kelechi". This post by the star striker also drew the attention of the fans.